We do encourage our Juniors to run in local races and Fun Runs, the annual Gloucestershire AAA's Cross Country League and the Gloucestershire County Championships.

This is a great way to improve, gain experience and perform even better in future competitions.

Please read on, for further information on Races we support and Club Competitions,

Gloucestershire Cross Country League

Four Races in total. To score you must complete at least three races to qualify for a finishing position in the Individual Competition and the Junior Club Cross Country Competition.

• There are separate races for Boys & Girls however in most cases each age group run at the same time, boys and girls.
  
  

• Approximate distances are: Under 11 – 2.0km. Under 13 – 3km. Under 15 - 5km. Under 17 – 6.5km.
  
  

• The races usually take place on ae Saturday or Sunday in October, November, December and February.
  
  

• Country Medals are presented to 1st, 2nd & 3rd placed Individual and Team. A team consists of the three highest placed runners for the club in all four races. In the individual event it is your best three positions.

Gloucestershire Cross Country Championships

• There are separate races for Boys & Girls.
  
  

• Age groups and approximate distances are: Under 11 – approximately 1.5km. Under 13 – approximately 3km. U15 / U17 – approximately 4.5km.
  
  

• Recently the Gloucestershire County Championships have been incorporated with the 3rd Round of the Cross Country League at Bath in December. Previously a separate Event in January.
  
  

• Country Medals are presented to 1st, 2nd & 3rd placed Individual and Team. A team consists of the three highest placed runners for the club.

Junior Club Winter Cross Country Competition.

To take part in this competition:

• You must complete at least three out of the four races in the Gloucestershire Cross Country League to qualify.
  
  

• Your lowest three finishing positions are calculated together to give your final score.
  
  

• Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals are presented to the top three runners in each age group with the lowest scores.
  
  

• Runners Up Medals are awarded to all other qualifying finishers for their commitment and dedication.
  
  

• You must compete for BRR Juniors in a club vest
  
  
• Recently they have changed the rules and only Year 5 & 6 only can run in the U11 Competition.
  

BRR Juniors 3, 5 & 7 Year Cross Country Award.

This award is presented to any member who has qualified in either three, five or seven consecutive Junior Club Winter Cross Country Competition's. Should an Athlete miss one year, then they have to start again from Year 0.

Athlete of the Year Award & Athlete of the Year Runner Up Awards.

Points are given for Attendance and Support over the year.

Attendance - The highest percentage of points are given for attendance Without regular attendance you are unlikely to improve. You receive higher number of points per session attended in the two Winter Periods. This is due to the club being primarily a Cross Country Club and our important School and County Cross Country Events taking place during the Winter months. Also it is much tougher attending these colder often wetter months.

Support - When you compete for the Club in Races, not only does this help you to improve and gain experience but also shows support for you club. You will receive points in the majority of races you attend that are advertised with points on our website. You receive the greatest number of points per race when you compete in the Gloucestershire Cross Country League. To gain points in any event you must wear a Bourton Roadrunner Vest that will need to be purchased.

Support - . We also appreciate help with Club Races such as help with marshalling. A great deal of money from these races are given to local charities but also pays the Cotswold School Fees for the Junior Running Club, thus reducing Membership Fees. Currently points are given if you help at the Bourton One Mile, 10K and/or Half Marathon.

A recent rule change means that any Year 3 or 4 can no longer run in the Gloucestershire Cross Country Leaugue and therefore miss out on points in the Athlete of the Year Competition. Therefore we are looking into Junior Park Runs as a substitute for Year 3's and 4.